Job Description

Job Type
Temporary
Description

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is looking for energetic, fun, organized, and caring staff to provide memorable experiences to girls in a safe and engaging Summer Camp environment!

Lake Rickabear Day Camp sits on 332 acres of land including a beautiful 40-acre, spring-fed lake, perfect for swimming, pedal boating, paddle boarding, and row boating.

The Unit Leader will offer a creative educational opportunity to their assigned unit in an outdoor setting using the Girl Scout Program. They will perform as the leader for their campers and assist staff as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead high-quality programming using the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Support Activity Specialists by providing additional supervision and instruction of camp activities (training is provided).
• Attend all sessions required of position at Pre-Camp Orientation.
• Know each girl in their unit and help them to get the most out of camp.
• Developing programs according to interest, experience, and incorporating new challenges.
• Supervise, participate, and support the unit staff, Specialists, and Guest Presenters.
• Coordinate unit programs with the entire camp, cooperating with all members of the staff, attend staff meetings and participate in all-camp events.
• Supervise Unit housekeeping at sites, sanitation, care of supplies and equipment, travel between scheduled activity periods.
• Maintain attendance records and return attendance sheets to office promptly.
• Respond to emergencies and communicate necessary procedures to the unit to ensure safety. (ex. Lost Camper)
• Assist with opening and closing of camp including needed inventories and reports.
• Set a good example for campers and staff regarding cleanliness, punctuality, manners, respect, appropriate language, attire, etc.
• Demonstrate sound problem-solving techniques and the ability to work as a team player.
• Must be able to stay and sleep over for at least two out of the three overnights.
• Promote high camper and staff morale.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Daily Rate: $121 (new staff) - $128 per day (returning staff). This is based on a 7.5 hour work day, which translates to $16.13 - $17.07 per hour respectively.

Requirements

• Minimum age: 18+ years of age and completed one year of college or similar work experience.
• Experience, leadership and ability to supervise a group of 12-20 children.
• Knowledge of safety practices and Girl Scout program preferred.
• Hold or be willing to obtain current certification of standard First Aid and CPR (training to be provided).
• Willing to be certified in archery and/or challenge course (training and certification provided by camp).

Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, bending, stooping, reaching and ability to lift and move up to 30 pounds.
• Daily exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
• Must be able to work in a rustic camp environment with limited access to electricity, cell phone service and internet.

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

Salary Description
$16.13 - $17.07 per hour